Old-Fashioneds

An Old-Fashioned is simply a short, spirit-based drink added to an ice-filled glass containing a sugar cube soaked in bitters. It first appeared at the beginning of the 20th century at the Pendennis Club, Louisville, Kentucky, made at the request of Colonel James E. Pepper, who was a bourbon distiller.

Whilst a classic Old Fashioned is made using bourbon, the cocktail may also be made using vodka, tequila, gin, whiskey or Brandy.

Recipes

• Old-fashioned
• Ritz Old-fashioned